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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,277.20, 1,093,305.60 and 486,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,277.20, 1,093,305.60 and 486,291.60 is: 671,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,277.20 : 1,093,305.60 = 486,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,277.20/1,093,305.60 = 486,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,277.20x = 1,093,305.60 × 486,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,277.20x = 531,665,329,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,665,329,512.96/792,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,059.74

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